omnirange

/ˈɑmnɪˌreɪndʒ/
noun
  1. A type of radio navigation system that provides directional information to aircraft from any direction.
    • Modern aircraft still rely on omnirange technology as a backup to GPS.
    • The control tower checked the omnirange signal to guide the plane through the fog.
    • The pilot used the omnirange to find the correct approach path to the airport.
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